My name is Gigi and I am a Christian...proud and unapologetic. I was a lifelong Catholic - up until a few years ago when the priest sexual abuse scandal hit a bit too close to home. And rocked my very foundation of beliefs. But by the GRACE of my Lord Jesus Christ, I am finding my way back - not to Catholicism, but to my Savior. This is my journey...I would love it if you would share it with me. Sit with me for awhile, won't you...in the Throne Room of the Lord.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

It's Alive!!

I love when life and Scripture align, don't you? It just makes God's Word feel even more alive - if that's possible!

Here was my Psalm reading for today:

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.Let the oceans roar and foam.Let the mountains trembleas the waters surge! Interlude

A river brings joy to the cityof our God,the sacred home of the Most High.God dwells in that city; it cannotbe destroyed.From the very break of day, Godwill protect it.The nations are in chaos,and their kingdoms crumble!God's voice thunders,and the earth melts!The LORD of Heaven's Armies ishere among us;the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude

Come, see the glorious worksof the LORD:See how he brings destructionupon the world.He causes wars to end throughoutthe earth. He breaks the bow and snapsthe spear;he burns the shields with fire.

"Be still, and know that I am God!I will be honored by every nation.I will be honored throughout the world."

And even though Hurricane Earl's not near our shores yet(predicted for late today/tonight/early tomorrow), our beaches are feeling his effects. But all is according to His plan and though the oceans roar and foam, He is our refuge and our strength and we are to be still before Him. Amen!! Thank you, Father, for your Living Word!

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I just read that Psalm a few minutes ago - from Our Daily Bread. Be Still and Know. Such important words and so hard to do! Not only through your weather turmoil, but through all of our personal turmoil, He is God.

On July 8, 2008 my Sweet Hubby was hospitalized for what we thought was a bleeding ulcer. On July 10, 2008 he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer with metastases to his liver. Truly a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear...

From the very hour he was diagnosed, we determined that we would continue to place our trust and faith in the Lord and seek to always honor and glorify Him. Yes, even (especially!) in the midst of chaos. One thing that we KNOW for sure is that God is good ALL the time! We are blessed...

**I've been putting off the update to my intro for quite some time now. But delaying it doesn't change the truth...my new reality. On November 9th, 2008, my Sweet Hubby went to be with Jesus. I miss him every minute of every hour of every day. And I will, until I close my eyes for the last time on this earth only to reopen them in Paradise and see His face...and the face of my beloved once again. But for now, I pray to know God's will for me that I might be used to glorify Him.